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Richard T. Davis

Richard Davis Obituary

Of Plymouth formerly of Dorchester, suddenly, August 21. Beloved best friend and 1st mate Janet M. Dunphy of Norwood. Brother of Marilyn Teck & her husband Daniel of Kingston, Jim Davis of Lynnfield, Sue Carey (Millis), Bob Davis & his wife Rita of Southboro. Loving uncle of Kurt, Erin, Craig, Dawn, Jeff, Annemarie Holloway, Kara & Mike Palleschi, Erin Kelly, Kathleen, Brian, Michelle & Danny Davis. Also survived by 8 grandnieces and nephews. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Friday morning 10:30. Visiting hours at Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Thursday 4-8PM. Retired Boston Firefighter Engine #20. Interment private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mass General Hospital, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston 02114 in Richard's memory. Alfred D Thomas Funeral Home Milton617-696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Davis

16 Entries

Ronald & Martha Ann Mattioli

September 25, 2007

Janet, Bob & Rita,
We are truly sorry for your loss.
We met Dick through Janet, not knowing that he was Bob's brother initially, and had the opportunity to spend some quality time with him at several family functions. He will be missed.
Ron and Martha Ann Mattioli

Janice Reynolds Steve Coolen

September 24, 2007

Our condolences to Jim, Marilyn, and Bob on the death of your brother.
Our fond memories include going over to your Dorchester home on weekends to spend time with your family when we were kids. Too bad we didn't keep in touch over the years.
All is well with us and ours.

Dick Sharing His Talent At Emerson Square Social

Karen and Chet Dobies

September 7, 2007

Although we only knew Dick for a short time he touched our lives in a very special way. It's not often that you meet someone you have an immediate connection with, but from the moment we met Dick it seemed like we had been friends for years. I beleive God puts people in our lives at a specific time and for a reason. Dick came in to our lives at a time when we were feeling like strangers in a strange land, having moved to Florida from NY. His wit, kindness, and friendship made the transition for us so much easier. We feel blessed to have been able to share some precious moments with him, however short, and will always remember his laughter and generosity of spirit. We were so looking forward to his return in October, and are sorry we never got to visit him in Boston this summer.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and Janet whom we had the pleasure of meeting last spring in Florida. Our hope is that your years of wonderful memories will help to ease the sadness and loss.

Dick - i'm sure the angels will be singing along with you in heaven. It's an honor to have known you and to call you our friend. (We'll keep a watch on the owls)

Ann Moore

August 29, 2007

Dick, Life at the Y. will never be the same, for me and my ARC clients. You were a kind and gentle man, we will keep you in our hearts forever.

Love, Ann, Jack, Tara, Lois, Ann V. Gerry, Kevin & Marianne

Richard and Gloria Stanton

August 24, 2007

Our sincere sympathies to Richard's companion and Family. Although we met Richard on a casual basis, we know that he was a vibrant gentleman, a friend to many, and loved by all of those he left behind to mourn him.
Rev. 21: 3,4

Irene Foley

August 23, 2007

I worked with Dick at Engine 20. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good guy. The sounds of his guitar are still echoing off the walls of the firehouse. He will be missed.

Jim Matthews

August 23, 2007

May yours cards in Texas Hold'em forever be filled with Aces. God Bless you Dick and may all of your family remember your smile and the sparkle in your eye.

Paul Alden

August 23, 2007

Dick, We struck up a friendship at the YMCA prior to knowing we shared not only a love for the same music and sailing, but that we shared the same profession. It's true what they say. Firefighters can recognize a good "Jake" when they see one. You my friend, were a good Jake! You will be sorely missed.

Lt. Paul Alden - Plymouth Fire

Bill Dennehy, Lt/BFD ex Engine 20

August 23, 2007

Dick's guitar strumming and singing made long nights at the firehouse a little shorter.

Fred & Gail Catalano

August 23, 2007

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel with the loss of Dick. Our deepest sympathy to Janet and the Davis family.

Phil Thornton

August 23, 2007

When I was about 8, my cousins Jack, Bill and I had been playing at a park in Dorchester. As we were leaving, a group of 15 and 16 year-olders were approaching us from the opposite direction . Nine times out of ten, such an encounter on a Dorchester sidewalk meant that we were about to get beat up.

Luckily for us, one of the teenagers happened to be our big cousin Dickie. He stopped and chatted with us for a few minutes. His buddies were imploring him to stop wasting his time with those little punks. Dick snapped back at them: "Hold on, I'm talking to my COUSINS!" Dick told us to wait there for a second. He crossed the street, disappeared into the corner store, then came out and handed us 3 popsicles. "You guys look like you could use these" he said before hurrying off to catch up with his friends.

I doubt that Dick would have remembered that seemingly insignificant moment from so many years ago; but I know for a fact that those 3 little kids never forgot it.

I bet there must be several hundred thousand similar tiny examples of that natural generous spirit. Added together, they define the life of a very unique person. My cousin Dick. A Good Man.

Dick was one of the most creative people I have ever known. Those same hands that gave us those popsicles would be found holding a drawing pencil, a guitar pick, a hammer. The results were often amazing. A portrait of the VERY young Rolling Stones. "Bob the Slob". A beautiful ski chalet.

Perhaps brightest facet of Dick's character was his ability to spread joy and laughter. My memories of Dick will always be memories of Good Times. Cruising the Green Harbor marshes in the "Pink Lady". The Cape...Happy Hour at Rascal's. Skiing all day, partying all night in North Conway. Elvis.

Dick: You'll be sorely missed; and you will never be forgotten.

It's Happy Hour in Heaven and the angels are boogying to "Bob The Slob". I can't wait to hear it.

PS--- I'm really, really sorry about the nail heads
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Paul Maeder

August 23, 2007

As a friend and partner of Bob Davis's I extend my deepest sympathies for your sudden loss. May the fellowship of friends and family provide some solace at this very difficult time.

Craig O'Donnell

August 23, 2007

Jim -

We are truly sorry for your loss. We wish you and your family the best during this difficult time.

Love,

Craig & Lori O'D

Danny & Christine Carey

August 23, 2007

Dick, you were a great guy who brought a lot of smiles & happiness to those around you. Christine and I always had the best time listening to you play your guitar and sing those Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash and John Denver tunes. We enjoyed being with you out on the boat, and will miss the "Offical Dick Davis Boston Harbor Tour." We will both think of you often and miss you always. May you rest in peace. Love Always - Danny & Christine

Christopher and Karla Casey

August 23, 2007

We will always remember you Dick!

To Janet, Marilyn and all his family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are really sorry for your loss and we share your grief.

Carol Colucci

August 23, 2007

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Marilyn and her family. Richard will be in your hearts and thoughts as he will watch over and be with you always.

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